If I filed for divorce but now I want to stay married, what do I do? 20 Answers as of July 27, 2015

I filed for divorce, filed the proof of summons, and now want to revoke the papers because we are going to stay married...my husband has not yet filed. His deadline to file his papers is tomorrow. What do I need to do to ensure that the divorce does not go through and that we can stay married?!

Depending upon the status of the divorce action, there is a short period of time that the divorce can be discontinued, without prejudice or preconditions. There should be no problem with that if your husband agrees. It sounds like you are still in the stage want it can be discontinued; but I would need more information to be sure.

You could write the court and ask them to dismiss the case. (Identify the parties by name, and include the case number.) If your husband is willing, have him sign the paper also. The judge can then determine that the dismissal is by stipulation between the two of you. Good Luck.

You can file the appropriate documents to voluntarily dismiss the case. I assume he hasn't filed the response yet. However, if he wants to proceed, he is free to file for a divorce after the court dismisses the case.

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